Natasha Renee Osby, 18, was killed in a car wreck after a brief pursuit by Tarrant police. (Special to AL.com)

TARRANT, Alabama
- An 18-year-old woman died Friday after a car crashed into a tree during a
brief pursuit through Tarrant.

Natasha Renee Osby, of Pinson, was a passenger in a 2004 Kia
Optima that was involved in a chase with Tarrant police. The car left the road
and crashed into a tree in the 1300 block of Spring Street, Deputy Jefferson
County Coroner Bill Yates said.

The driver, whose identity has not been released, broke both
legs, Tarrant Police Chief Dennis Reno told AL.com Friday. The driver was taken
to UAB Hospital for treatment.

Osby also was taken to UAB, where she was pronounced dead at
12:25 p.m. Friday, Yates said.

Reno said Friday that details surrounding the wreck were
still being gathered, and more information would be released at a later date.